Army Commander Details Events During Protests at President's Residence, Citing Decision Not to Fire on Crowd
Summary
Brigadier General Manoj Vaidya detailed the events during protests at the President's residence, explaining the army's restraint from firing to prevent casualties and focusing on protecting the main building amid vandalism and arson.
Key Points
- Brigadier General Manoj Vaidya provided a detailed account of the protests and vandalism at Shital Niwas.
- The army deployed 224 personnel for security with limited police support during the protests.
- The President was evacuated at 3:15 PM due to escalating security threats from thousands of protesters.
- The army did not fire on the crowd to avoid massive casualties and focused on securing key areas despite arson and property damage.
